Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
QUICKSTICK
In German
Osage Orange
QUICKSTICK
In French
Osage orange
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Osage naranja
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
QuickStick
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Quickstick
Season and care of Osage Orange and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Osage Orange and Quickstick Physical Information
Osage Orange and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Quickstick are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Osage Orange and Quickstick
Care of Osage Orange and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.